This content is machine translated Dizziness in old age Peripherally or centrally determined? In elderly patients, symptoms of vertigo are common. A systematic clinical examination can identify the most common causes. A careful medical history is essential. There are several diagnostic index tests…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Gluten intolerance Celiac disease, gluten sensitivity or wheat allergy? Currently, a gluten-free diet is the most effective therapy for celiac disease. Progress has been made in researching an antibody therapy, but no definitive breakthrough has yet been achieved. If…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Crateagus extract Not only cardioprotective, but also promotes cardiomyogenesis. On the background of evidence-based positive effects of hawthorn on cardiac muscles, the effect of a standardized special extract on cardiac progenitor cells was investigated in an in vitro study.…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Alzheimer's disease Unexpected partial success of clinical trial gives hope The active substance aducanumab was tested in two large phase III trials. Based on new positive efficacy data, the study program, which has been suspended in the meantime, will be continued.
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated TBE prophylaxis Vaccination recommended – almost all of Switzerland is risk area Vaccination against early summer meningoencephalitis (TBE) is recommended, except in the cantons of Geneva and Ticino, for all residents of Switzerland who are exposed to ticks for work or leisure.…
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated Sleep-wake disorders in practice Patience, knowledge and persistence in therapy In particular, sleep-disordered breathing leads not only to daytime sleepiness or fatigue, but also to insomnia and is considered a trigger for parasomnias, epileptic seizures, and a risk factor for…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Type 2 diabetes Better quality of life thanks to modern diabetes therapy The cardiovascular benefit of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1 analogues is now considered established, and non-diabetics may also benefit. For optimal results, therapy should be tailored to individual patient characteristics.
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated Ophthalmology in everyday practice The red eye in the family practice Warning symptoms that must be queried include visual acuity reduction, acute bulbar pain, and acute photophobia. In case of trauma, suspected corneal involvement, acute visual loss/photophobia and acute bulbar pain,…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Osteoporosis Early detection and progress monitoring enable sustainable measures to be taken Depending on individual risk factors, medication should already be used to treat osteopenia. FRAX and TOP are proven risk assessment tools. For a differentiated diagnosis, osteodensitometry can be combined with…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Pathogen update Infectious diseases of the central nervous system Infections of the central nervous system require rapid action. Specialized diagnostics and effective therapy are essential for this. Signs of meningitis are not always seen in all patients. Especially in…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Streptococcus pneumoniae in chronic lung disease patients. Vaccinate against pneumococci can save lives Asthmatics and COPD sufferers are often easy prey for bacteria and viruses: Due to the underlying disease, the immune system of patients is usually less stable than that of healthy…
